total. The cyclist with the least accumulated time was the race leader, identified by the yellow jersey.The yellow jersey changed hands eleven times, the most ever. Gaul had an average speed of 36.919 km/h, which was a new record. Of the 120 cyclists that started the 1958 Tour de France, 78 finished the race. The points classification was calculated by adding the stage ranks of each cyclist. The mountains classification was calculated by adding the points given to cyclists for reaching the highest point in a climb first. The team classification was calculated as the sum of the daily team classifications, and the daily team classification was calculated by adding the times in the stage result of the best three cyclists per team. It was won by the Belgian team, with a large margin over the Italian team. In addition, there was a combativity award given after each mass-start stage to the cyclist considered most combative. The decision was made by a jury composed of journalists who gave points. The cyclist with the most points from votes in all stages led the combativity classification. Federico Bahamontes won this classification, and was given overall the super-combativity award. The Souvenir Henri Desgrange was given in honour of Tour founder Henri Desgrange to the first rider to pass the summit of the Col du Lautaret on stage 21. This prize was won by Piet van Est. Final standings General classification Points classification Mountains classification Team classification Combativity classification Notes References Bibliography External links 1958 1958 in French sport 1958 in road cycling June 1958 sports events in Europe July 1958 sports events in Europe 1958 Challenge Desgrange-Colombo